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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

LADDER BUTTE (LDRC1)

Lat: 40.80711°NLon: 121.29651°WElev: 5672.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles E Burney CA

Flood Watch January 3, 10:00am until January 5, 04:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 3, 04:00pm until January 5, 10:00am
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Flood Watch
Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet. Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 31. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet. Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 31. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles E Burney CA
 40.85°N 121.29°W (Elev. 5161 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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